Russian businessman with ties to Putin critic dies in London
A British inquiry concluded that Litvinenko's death was the work of the Russian state and had probably been authorized by Putin. He said the tycoon's former wife noticed marks on his neck minutes after he was found dead, adding: 'A scarf was there.

CM Punk says he's returning to UFC on June 9th
The UFC 225 pay-per-view event is scheduled to go down on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Despite plenty of naysayers who feel Punk's spot in the UFC is unearned, it appears the fight may actually happen.

Els to captain Internationals at 2019 Presidents Cup
Woods takes over from Steve Stricker who led the 2017 USA Presidents Cup team to an emphatic win late a year ago in New Jersey. The Presidents Cup has been reduced to 30 matches over four days, and the format is not likely to change for the next one.

Lions, Texans interested in Pats CB Butler
Between those career landmarks, Butler started 54 of a possible 55 games and played more defensive snaps than any Patriots player. He was a Pro Bowler in 2015 and has eight interceptions through four seasons in the league.

Sam Bradford set to sign for Arizona Cardinals
The 30-year-old Bradford is an eight-year pro who was selected by the Rams with the first overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Bradford enters his age-31 campaign and arguably has the highest upside of any of the available veterans this offseason.

Prosecutors will seek death penalty for Florida school massacre suspect

He was charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder and 17 attempted murders.

In a notice filed Tuesday in circuit court, Michael Satz, the Broward state attorney, said the state meant to seek the death penalty for Cruz and would prove that the crime "was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel".

Nikolas Cruz, facing 17 charges of premeditated murder in the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, appears in court for a status hearing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. February 19, 2018.

In court filings Tuesday, prosecutors also said Cruz put people at risk of death and hindered "any government function or enforcement of laws". A plea deal is still possible despite Tuesday's court filing. Lawyers for Mr. Cruz, who have repeatedly said that he would plead guilty in exchange for life in prison without the possibility of parole, are not expected to contest his guilt at what is certain to be an agonizing and emotional trial.